Summary
North Carolina Republican leaders plan to vote on a new U.S. House district map to give the Republican Party an advantage. This is part of a larger nationwide effort where both Republicans and Democrats are trying to redraw district maps to favor their parties for upcoming elections.
Key Facts
- North Carolina Republicans want to create a new district map that might help them win an additional U.S. House seat.
- The state currently leans Republican, with GOP candidates winning 10 out of 14 seats in the last election.
- The 1st District in North Carolina, represented by Democrat Don Davis, is considered competitive and may be targeted for change.
- President Donald Trump encouraged states to counteract Democrat redistricting efforts.
- Across the U.S., states like Texas and Missouri have also redrawn maps to help Republicans gain seats.
- Democrats in California have also passed a redistricting plan to help their party win more seats.
- These new district maps face legal challenges and may require voter or court approval.
